Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi, I’m really struggling with sensory overload at work, it makes me rundown and I’m frequently catching any virus that’s going and my executive functioning also gets severely affected as well as my ability to string a sentence together, I’m a carer and a mother with no support- I love this part of my life that’s not an issue, my issue is work, I cannot afford to not work, I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions? Thank you
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I don’t know how to do that roswell
You need to apply for benefits. Write down everything that is bad for you at the worst of times, don't be shy about saying anything. You might have to appeal if they are mean with you, but just be persistent, you deserve the benefits if you are struggling that much. There is no shame in being ill, some of us just are, apply for any help you can get.
Hi again.
You may be interested in the charity Autistic Parents UK who may be able to help you:
https://www.autisticparentsuk.org/
The charity offers lots of different services including peer support.
I hope this helps!
I really appreciate you messaging me
But one of my children has disabilities and I’m their only carer, I’m also back and forth to court as I was in dv marriage so I’m under radar, My main fear is having my autism used against me as a mother, I don’t struggle caring for my children, they’re a joy, I just really struggle with work and verbal communication/ sensory difficulties, everyone treats me as neurotypical and it’s exhausting me
You won't be judged for being a mother, you just have to emphasise specifically your own problems. You don't even have to mention you have children. Just explain your problems.
I wouldn’t get pip and I’d be judged as a mother